Rove Uses Campaign Playbook to Mastermind Social Security Fight

seafan

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 10:41 PM
Original message

Rove Uses Campaign Playbook to Mastermind Social Security Fight

<snip>

The Social Security fight has all the trappings of a Rove campaign: the targeting of key constituencies; the marshalling of the Republican Party apparatus; the enlistment of allies among Democrats; and the encouragement of well-heeled outside supporters, often to mount attacks on the opposition.

``I don't think there is any question that Karl Rove is masterminding the whole Social Security strategy,'' says Stephen Moore, president of the Washington-based Free Enterprise Fund, which backs private savings accounts. ``The White House feels it can't afford to lose on this.''

<snip>

``The White House is running this as if it's a political campaign,'' says Moore, who did not attend the Feb. 24 meeting. ``There are regular meetings the White House has with all the groups to make sure everyone is singing from the same hymnal.''

<snip>

``We're setting up an operation that is employing a campaign- type infrastructure, campaign-style tactics and really bringing election-year intensity to the debate,'' says Brian Jones, communications director of the RNC, which maintains a database of 1.4 million volunteers.

<snip>

``It seems to be about selling rather than listening,'' says Paul O'Neill, Bush's first Treasury secretary. ``If it just turns out to be an athletic contest, then it's worthless.''

<snip>

Wish I could post more of this... this article lays out beautifully the con job Rove is orchestrating.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=av31qz5pmM7Y&refer=us#

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Up2Late

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 10:57 PM
Response to Original message

1. Wow, even Bloomburg sounds skeptical

You know theirs a problem when that happens

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

GreenPoet64

(897 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 10:59 PM
Response to Original message

2. Campaigning in the off-season = Desperation

and I think my grandma will catch on in a heartbeat! :hi:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

amjucsc

(195 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 11:11 PM
Response to Reply #2

5. Or maybe it's a good idea...

The Dems shouldn't be resting on their laurels quite yet.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

GreenPoet64

(897 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Mar-04-05 01:07 AM
Response to Reply #5

7. No we shouldn't . . . but my grandmother is sharp

and republican! And like most seniors she isn't buying *'s crap on this issue.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

amjucsc

(195 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Mar-04-05 01:55 PM
Response to Reply #7

8. Wonderful!

Glad to hear it! Cheers to your grandmother.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Spinzonner

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 11:05 PM
Response to Original message

3. Remember what one early escapee from the admin said

that there is no policy, its all politics.

The endless campaign, managed by Rove

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Massacure

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 11:11 PM
Response to Original message

4. Approval rating of it is in the teens.

They have a rough sell for that.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

msongs

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-03-05 11:16 PM
Response to Original message

6. Time for the DEMS to frame the debate is it not???

dems need to be way more assertive and use language better, in a coordinated fashion, just as the repubs do.

never too late to cave however.

Msongs
www.msongs.com/political-shirts.htm

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri Apr 26th 2024, 05:32 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.